How many pupils does The Vale Academy have?

The Vale Academy has 602 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Vale Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

73% of pupils at The Vale Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is The Vale Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Vale Academy is part of ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS.

Where is The Vale Academy?

The Vale Academy is located at Wilbury Drive, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU5 4QP.

The Vale Academy

Wilbury Drive, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU5 4QP

Not rated

Inspected 3 June 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

73%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

2–11

Ages

602

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About The Vale Academy

The Vale Academy is an academy converter in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 602 pupils on roll. It is part of ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS. At the end of Key Stage 2, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 11.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 30.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Central Bedfordshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 602 / 563 (107%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 3 June 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

11.5%

Free school meals

30.1%

EAL

4.3%

SEN support

9.1%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

73%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

107

Avg maths score

Attendance

Overall absence

13.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

27.8

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24

24.7

Pupils per teacher

↓ -2.9 vs 2023/24

8.8

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.2 vs 2023/24

£41,840

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 3% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,482 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

3.5% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,646

Spend per pupil

£7,196

Income per pupil

40%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Wilbury Drive, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU5 4QP
Phone: 01582211150
Principal: Jordan Campbell
Website: https://www.thevaleacademy.co.uk/

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Vale Academy?: The Vale Academy is an academy converter in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does The Vale Academy have?: The Vale Academy has 602 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does The Vale Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 73% of pupils at The Vale Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is The Vale Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Vale Academy is part of ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS.
Where is The Vale Academy?: The Vale Academy is located at Wilbury Drive, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU5 4QP.

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